Top Rankings
Wayne Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,016 students in Wayne Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wayne Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wayne Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1991–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,856 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,239
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,856
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wayne Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Douglas Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Wayne Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 West 7th Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
803 Providence Rd Sunnyview Pl
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Community Schools?
Wayne Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,016 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Community Schools?
Wayne Community Schools is ranked #92 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Community Schools?
75% of Wayne Community Schools students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne Community Schools?
Wayne Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wayne Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,856 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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